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Mozzarella vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mozzarella and lasagne

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet lasagne is richer in vitamin B3 and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for mozzarella is 64% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 5 times more saturated fat than lasagne. Mozzarella contains 10.867g of saturated fat, while lasagne contains 2.348g.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +730.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +259.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +355.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.3%
Contains more IronIron +184%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +288.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +277.7%
Contains more FatsFats +247.6%
Contains more OtherOther +52.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +395.5%
Contains more WaterWater +42%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +175.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Lasagne DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 88mg 64%
Phosphorus 524mg 115mg 58%
Protein 27.5g 7.28g 40%
Saturated fat 10.867g 2.348g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.33µg 25%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.87mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.074mg 20%
Fats 17.1g 4.92g 19%
Sodium 16mg 373mg 16%
Cholesterol 54mg 17mg 12%
Vitamin A 137µg 41µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.528mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 1.758g 8%
Manganese 0.193mg 8%
Calories 280kcal 135kcal 7%
Copper 0.027mg 0.09mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.323mg 6%
Iron 0.25mg 0.71mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.85mg 5%
Folate 9µg 24µg 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 7µg 4%
Carbs 3.1g 15.36g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg 4%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.122mg 3%
Potassium 95mg 196mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 13IU 1IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 20mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.433g 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Choline 18.4mg 23.2mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 13.66g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 3.11g N/A
Selenium 15.7µg 15.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Lasagne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Mozzarella
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.519g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients
  2. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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